# Kanchenjunga Expedition 2025 | 2026

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 1320 hours
**Price:** from USD 5581.24 per participant
**Meeting point:** Alpine Plan

## About

The ‘Five Treasures refer to the five peaks” Kanchenjunga I (8586m), Kanchenjunga West (8505m), Kanchenjunga South (8494m), Central (8482m) and Kangbachen (7902m).Three of the five peaks that make up Kanchenjunga Himal, Kanchenjunga 1, Central (8482m) and South (8494m) are on the border, while the West (8505m) and Kangbachen (7902m) are in Nepal. Kanchenjunga is also India’s highest peak and is close to the eastern border of Nepal and situated in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world derived from the Tibetan word 'Kanchen' and 'Dzonga'. The five treasures of God referred to are: salt, gold, turquoise and precious stones, sacred scriptures, invincible armor or ammunition, grain, and medicine. The local Lhopo people believe that the treasures are hidden but will be revealed to the devout when the world is in peril.

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and Hotel transfer
Day 2 - 3 : Preparation, Briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities
Day 4 : Fly to Bhadrapur; Drive to Ilam Bazaar, Lodge.
Day 5 : Drive to Jorpul (9-10 Hrs.) via Phidim, Lodge.
Day 6 : Trek to Khebang (1740m-5 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 7 : Trek to Yamphudin (2070m-7 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 8 : Trek to Torongdin (2995m-11 Hrs.), Lodge
Day 9 : Trek to Tseram (3870m-4 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 10 : Rest & Acclimatization in Tseram, lodge.
Day 11 : Trek to Ramche (4620m-5 Hrs.), Camping.
Day 12 : Trek to Middle Camp (4900m-7 Hrs.), Camping.
Day 13 : Trek Kanchenjunga Base camp; establish Advance Base Camp.
Day 14 - 46 : Climbing period; summit Kanchenjunga (8586m).
Day 47 : Preparation to return to Kathmandu; Cleanup the Base Camp.
Day 48 : Trek to Ramche (4620m-9 Hrs.), Lodge/Camping.
Day 49 : Trek to Torongdin (2995m-7 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 50 : Trek to Yamphudin (2070m-9 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 51 : Drive to Jorpul (9-10 Hrs.) via Khebang, Lodge
Day 52 : Drive to Birtamod, Jhapa, Lodge.
Day 53 : Fly/Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Day 54 : Leisure and shopping, farewell-celebration dinner in the evening.
Day 55 : Transfer to the airport for final departure

## What's included

- Alpine Plan Services
- Permits: KCAP, RAP, Climbing Permit, TIMS
- Transport: Kathmandu–Pokhara flights
- Rescue Deposit: ~$2,500 (covered by insurance)
- Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period
- Heli for transporting the thing from Pokhar to base camp
- Base Camp Services:
- Airport transfers
- All accommodations in teahouse upto Base Camp
- Licensed guide and porters (15kg baggage) during the trek
- Base camp equipments (tents, kitchen, dining, gear) with chef and assistant
- Basic Climbing equipment (ropes, ice axes, etc.)
- All meals
- Permits, insurance, and medical coverage for staff
- satellite phone, Solar power for light/charging available
- Emergency oxygen (extra charge)
- Individual tents at advanced base camp
- Cargo clearance, transportation of supplies, and taxes
- Pre-departure info, flight reconfirmation, and visa services
- Farewell dinner with cultural show
- Full Board Plan Services:
- Oxygen cylinders
- Mask & Regulator
- Necessary VE25 North Face High Tent
- High Altitude Climbing Sherpa
- Third-highest peak: Mount Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain.
- Cultural immersion: Interact with indigenous communities, such as Sherpas.
- views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and other Himalayan peaks from the summit.

## What's not included

- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Packed food, snacks, drinks
- Personal items, laundry, and tips, expenses for landlines, mobile, satellite phones, and Internet
- Personal trekking gear, medical kit, and clothing
- Additional expenses from unforeseen events (natural disasters, strikes, etc.)
- Rescue, medical, and hospitalization expenses
- Medical and travel insurance, emergency evacuation
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival)
- Garbage deposit fee (if applicable)
- Walkie-talkies, filming permits, ice fall charges
- Tents for higher camps (I, II, III)
- Personal climbing gear and Sherpa guides
- Emergency oxygen and high-altitude food for Sherpas and clients
- Tips, gifts, and souvenirs

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## Booking

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- Book via the Yatra For Fun concierge (Kathmandu): support@yatraforfun.com · +977 970-8072951